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If you would like to purchase any of the straps you see here or if you would like me to build a custom strap to your exact specification, please don't hesitate to e-mail me. I would be glad to hear from you and would be very happy to work with you to provide you just what you want, built to the highest quality.

Dangerous9straps - the making of a finely handcrafted custom watch strap.

Monday, April 2, 2012

Prototype Antiqued Alligator for Vintage Rolex

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Hi strap lovers, here is the a prototype meant to fit a vintage Rolex Sub or other smaller watch from our 'SuperExotica' line of straps using Dangerous9straps exclusive antiqued American Alligator technique. The vintaged alligator, we think will match well with vintage Rolexs. Back story: My wife is working on a movie project (she's a film editor) with noted Germany film director Niki Muellerschoen, with whom I share a love of watches. His passion seems to be primarily in the area of vintage Rolex Subs, which are a little rich for my wallet, but he's asked my to build some straps for him, which are in the works. He's also arranging a meeting with the owner of a Munich vintage watch shop. So, I thought I should build a handful of straps that are proportionedappropriately for these smaller dimensioned watches, while still exhibiting all the character of a Dangerous9straps.

This strap features thick padding at the lugs and our exclusive 'SuperExotica' upgrade with super fine hand saddle stitching using small gauge 3 ply waxed Irish Linen and very supple, exotic Eel skin lining. it's 20mm at the lugs and 18mm at the polished pin buckle. This is a stunning example of the series and will be a great match to any number of vintage or dress watches.

Jean's Ventura on D9 Shagreen

BR02 on Antique French Oak

About Me

Dangerous9strap is just celebrating our 5th year anniversary, although, I've been a leather worker for many years. I'm hoping through this blog to share my adventures into the world of watches and strap making and to share my passion with others who share the same.
I only the highest quality leathers from our European based tanners, genuine exotic skins from around the world and true vintage ammo leather from Swiss, Swedish and French Ammo pouches that I hand cut and burnish. I then punch the holes for the stitching and begin to buildup the finish in a multistage process and can have as many as 8 stages depending on my desired final finish. I then hand saddle stitch all my straps using fine waxed linen thread. I then hand buff polish the leather to either a semi or full gloss finish. Every stage of the strap making process described above is done by hand by me.

Tim's Anonimo

Gary's Breitling on Med Brown Alligator

Revue Thommen Diver on Black Ostirch Leg

Josh's BR01 on 1941 Swiss Ammo strap

Josh's BR01 on 1941 Swiss Ammo

James' BR Pro Diver on Natural Leather

James' BR Pro Diver on Natural Leather

Caring for your handmade Dangerous9 strap:

Dangerous9 straps are made using the finest natural vege-tanned leather available. They have a hand buffed waxed finish, that is water repellant, but they are not water proof. Repeated exposure to water, salt, soaps, solvents or any other harsh chemicals will damage the leather and or the finish. Like a fine pair of handmade shoes, they should be waxed periodically using a nuetral or matching color wax. This will over time enhance the beauty of the finish and the wearablity of your strap. If these simple care instructions are followed, your strap should last a lifetime."